Drought prompts state of emergency, water restrictions in parts of S.J.

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Aug 12, 2014 at 4:00 PM

STOCKTON — The continuing drought prompted local officials to declare a state of emergency and impose mandatory water restrictions in parts of the county, including unincorporated areas in parts of Stockton.

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STOCKTON — The continuing drought prompted local officials to declare a state of emergency and impose mandatory water restrictions in parts of the county, including unincorporated areas in parts of Stockton.

The restrictions put in place by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday meeting limits landscape irrigation to three days a week and other requirements for filling pools and washing cars.

“The drought continues, and there’s no relief in sight,” Board Chairman Bob Elliott said. It’s at the point where “everyone needs to do their part to conserve as much as they possibly can, to get through this situation as best we can.”

The move institutes relatively tough restrictions in the area, but only applies to water districts handled ​by ​county government. The largest is in Lincoln Village, with 1,777 households and other facilities connecting to the water system.

The conservation measures followed the emergency regulations issued by the state last month ordering water suppliers to implement mandatory conservation measures, according to the county.